The first is the use of flexible networks—powered by guanxi or personal connections—to reduce costs and increase flexibility.

第一个是使用灵活的关系网络---由关系或者个人联系带动---从而降低成本和增加灵活性。

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Guanxi are different from Western networks: they are much more personal, informal and subtle.

根据天际网创始人林廷翰（Derek Ling）的说法，中国的“关系”同西方的社交网络亦不同，“关系”更具有私人性、非正式性以及微妙性。

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The first is the use of flexible networks -powered by guanxi or personal connections -to reduce costs and increase flexibility.

第一个是使用灵活的关系网络- - -由关系或者个人联系带动- - -从而降低成本和增加灵活性。

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China's use of guanxi networks -- social relationships built on favors -- is the bedrock of Chinese intelligence collection.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy